belly-dancer
Sinuous midriff performer
A belly-dancer is a performer of belly dance, a style of solo dance originating in the Middle East that emphasizes undulating movements of the torso, hips, and abdomen.
The dance features shimmies, hip drops, and isolations of muscle groups, often performed in costume with coin belts and flowing fabrics: The belly-dancer captivated the wedding guests.
Complete separation from others
- abdominalOf the belly region
- hipFashionable or pelvic joint
- torsoBody without limbs
- undulatingMoving in waves
shimmy · fluid · serpentine · core strength · flexibility · posture · articulation · muscle control
Rapid side-to-side shaking
- hip dropTwisting takedown targeting knees
- undulationRhythmic rise and fall
- veilFabric that obscures
- cabaretLive entertainment venue
stage · audience · costume · choreography · troupe · solo · entrance · finale
Beaded dancer's waistband
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- beadingOrnamental small-sphere work
- choliFitted top under sari
- harem pantsLoose trousers gathered at ankles
fringe · jeweled · veil · armlets · headpiece · midriff · embroidery · metallic
Struck percussion cylinder
- oudAromatic heartwood or plucked instrument
- tablaIndian paired hand drums
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- beatRhythmic pulse or strike
violin · accordion · melody · tempo · live band · recorded · pop · folkloric
Relating to the pharaohs' land
- TurkishOf Anatolia's republic
- LebaneseFrom a small Mediterranean nation
- MoroccanOf a Maghreb nation
- ArabicSemitic language family member
Persian · Romani · folklore · tradition · wedding · celebration · henna night · Middle Eastern
isolation
Complete separation from others
undulating · shimmy · fluid · serpentine · core strength · flexibility · posture · articulation · muscle control · layering
shimmy
Rapid side-to-side shaking
- hip dropTwisting takedown targeting knees
- undulationRhythmic rise and fall
- veilFabric that obscures
cabaret · stage · audience · costume · choreography · troupe · solo · entrance · finale · spotlight
hip scarf
Beaded dancer's waistband
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- beadingOrnamental small-sphere work
- choliFitted top under sari
harem pants · fringe · jeweled · veil · armlets · headpiece · midriff · embroidery · metallic · flowing
drum
Struck percussion cylinder
- oudAromatic heartwood or plucked instrument
- tablaIndian paired hand drums
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
beat · violin · accordion · melody · tempo · live band · recorded · pop · folkloric
Egyptian
Relating to the pharaohs' land
Arabic · Persian · Romani · folklore · tradition · wedding · celebration · henna night · Middle Eastern · Mediterranean
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